Originally Posted by
ladyscribbler 
After I left him I started working the Alanon program, which has made me an exponentially better mother. I am able to relax and enjoy the time we spend together because I'm not always waiting for the other shoe to drop or stressing about the alcoholic's behavior.
Yep. I call Alanon "the good daddy club."
The more I take care of myself, the better I am able to take care of my children.
There you go. Looking fine.